Brookhaven |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 55. Child Protection Act |
Article I. Sex Offender Residency Restriction |
§ 55-3. Residency restrictions.
Latest version.
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A.It shall be unlawful for a registered sex offender to establish a residence or domicile within the limits set forth below:(1)One thousand three hundred twenty feet (one-quarter mile) of the property line of any land utilized, in whole or in part, as a school;(2)One thousand three hundred twenty feet (one-quarter mile) of the property line of any land utilized, in whole or in part, as a park or playground.B.It shall be unlawful for a property owner or person in charge of the property to knowingly lease or sublease the property to a registered sex offender, or to otherwise cause, permit, or allow such offender to establish a residence or be domiciled at the premises, if the property is located within an area prohibited by this chapter.C.It shall be unlawful for more than two registered sex offenders to reside in and/or occupy the same one-family dwelling.[Added 8-5-2008 by L.L. No. 16-2008, effective 8-11-2008]D.It shall be unlawful for a property owner or person in charge of the property to knowingly cause, permit or allow more than two registered sex offenders to reside in and/or occupy a one-family dwelling.[Added 8-5-2008 by L.L. No. 16-2008, effective 8-11-2008]
Amended 6-3-2008 by L.L. No. 14-2008,
effective 6-9-2008